Canadian immigrant literature often explores themes of identity, cultural adaptation, and belonging. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
Which Canadian author is known for writing the novel “The Jade Peony,” which provides insights into the Chinese-Canadian immigrant experience?
a) Michael Ondaatje
b) Wayson Choy
c) Rohinton Mistry
d) Joy Kogawa
Answer: b) Wayson Choy
The novel “Obasan” by Joy Kogawa explores the experiences of Japanese-Canadians during which historical event?
a) World War I
b) Great Depression
c) World War II
d) Korean War
Answer: c) World War II
The novel “The Skin of a Lion” by Michael Ondaatje delves into the lives of immigrants who contributed to the construction of which Canadian landmark?
a) CN Tower
b) Vancouver Convention Centre
c) Parliament Hill
d) B.C. Place Stadium
Answer: a) CN Tower
“The Gangster We Are All Looking For” is a novel by Le Thi Diem Thuy that explores the Vietnamese immigrant experience in which country?
a) United States
b) Canada
c) Australia
d) France
Answer: a) United States
The novel “The Boat People” by Sharon Bala addresses the challenges faced by refugees seeking asylum in which Canadian province?
a) Alberta
b) Ontario
c) Quebec
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Ontario
The Canadian author Rohinton Mistry is known for his novel “A Fine Balance,” which portrays characters from various social backgrounds in which country?
a) India
b) Canada
c) United Kingdom
d) Australia
Answer: a) India
The short story collection “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the experiences of Indian immigrants in which two countries?
a) Canada and United States
b) India and United Kingdom
c) India and Canada
d) United States and United Kingdom
Answer: d) United States and United Kingdom
The novel “Three Day Road” by Joseph Boyden follows the journey of two Cree friends who serve as soldiers in which war?
a) World War I
b) Korean War
c) Vietnam War
d) World War II
Answer: a) World War I
The novel “Fugitive Pieces” by Anne Michaels explores the Holocaust survivor experience and its impact on the lives of its characters. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Green Grass, Running Water” by Thomas King combines Indigenous and immigrant narratives in a unique storytelling style. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Half of a Yellow Sun” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the lives of Nigerian immigrants in Canada. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “The Best Laid Plans” by Terry Fallis humorously depicts the experiences of an immigrant from which country?
a) Ireland
b) United Kingdom
c) Australia
d) United States
Answer: b) United Kingdom
The novel “Soucouyant” by David Chariandy explores the Trinidadian-Canadian immigrant experience in which Canadian city?
a) Toronto
b) Vancouver
c) Montreal
d) Calgary
Answer: a) Toronto
The novel “Funny Boy” by Shyam Selvadurai follows the coming-of-age journey of a young gay Tamil boy in which country?
a) Canada
b) India
c) Sri Lanka
d) United States
Answer: c) Sri Lanka
The novel “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri explores the challenges faced by a Bengali immigrant family in which country?
a) Canada
b) United Kingdom
c) India
d) United States
Answer: d) United States
The novel “No Language Is Neutral” by Dionne Brand delves into the experiences of Caribbean-Canadian immigrants in which city?
a) Montreal
b) Toronto
c) Vancouver
d) Halifax
Answer: b) Toronto
The novel “When Everything Feels like the Movies” by Raziel Reid addresses the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth in which Canadian province?
a) Alberta
b) Ontario
c) British Columbia
d) Quebec
Answer: a) Alberta
The novel “Late Nights on Air” by Elizabeth Hay explores the lives of characters working at a radio station in which Canadian territory?
a) Yukon
b) Northwest Territories
c) Nunavut
d) Prince Edward Island
Answer: b) Northwest Territories
The novel “Ru” by Kim Thúy tells the story of a Vietnamese immigrant’s journey to Canada. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Illegal” by Lawrence Hill focuses on the experiences of refugees and immigrants in the fictional country of Zantoroland. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Brown Girl in the Ring” by Nalo Hopkinson combines elements of Afro-Caribbean folklore with a dystopian urban setting. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Bone and Bread” by Saleema Nawaz portrays the complex relationship between two sisters of Indian and Québécois heritage. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Year of Finding Memory” by Judy Fong Bates explores the experiences of a Chinese-Canadian family in rural Ontario. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Book of Negroes” by Lawrence Hill follows the journey of an African woman who becomes a scribe during the American Revolutionary War. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Orenda” by Joseph Boyden provides a historical perspective on the interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Illegal” by Lawrence Hill tells the story of a marathon runner who flees persecution in his home country and seeks asylum in Canada. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “The Edible Woman” by Margaret Atwood follows the life of a young woman named Marian who faces challenges in her professional and personal life. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “The Cellist of Sarajevo” by Steven Galloway explores the experiences of individuals during which conflict?
a) World War I
b) Cold War
c) Bosnian War
d) Korean War
Answer: c) Bosnian War
The novel “A Map of Glass” by Jane Urquhart weaves together the stories of a Canadian woman and a Ukrainian immigrant. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” by Rachel Joyce tells the story of an immigrant’s journey across Canada in search of his estranged son. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel follows the journey of a young Indian man stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Ru” by Kim Thúy is written in multiple languages, reflecting the protagonist’s journey through different cultures. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Anil’s Ghost” by Michael Ondaatje centers on the experiences of a Sri Lankan forensic anthropologist working in which country?
a) Canada
b) United States
c) Sri Lanka
d) Australia
Answer: c) Sri Lanka
The novel “The Tiger Claw” by Shauna Singh Baldwin explores the experiences of Noor Inayat Khan, a World War II spy of Indian and French heritage. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “The Last of the Crazy People” by Timothy Findley tells the story of a Canadian family facing challenges in a small town. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “The Jade Peony” by Wayson Choy is set in which Canadian city, known for its vibrant Chinatown?
a) Vancouver
b) Toronto
c) Montreal
d) Calgary
Answer: a) Vancouver
The novel “Away” by Jane Urquhart follows the lives of Irish immigrants who settle in which Canadian province?
a) Ontario
b) Quebec
c) Nova Scotia
d) British Columbia
Answer: c) Nova Scotia
The novel “Fall on Your Knees” by Ann-Marie MacDonald explores the lives of a family of Scottish and Mi’kmaq heritage in which Canadian province?
a) Ontario
b) Quebec
c) Nova Scotia
d) Alberta
Answer: c) Nova Scotia
The novel “The In-Between World of Vikram Lall” by M.G. Vassanji is set in which African country?
a) Nigeria
b) Kenya
c) South Africa
d) Ghana
Answer: b) Kenya
The novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood explores the experiences of women in a dystopian society. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Sweetness in the Belly” by Camilla Gibb follows the life of an English nurse who becomes involved in the Ethiopian refugee community in which Canadian city?
a) Toronto
b) Vancouver
c) Montreal
d) Calgary
Answer: a) Toronto
The novel “The Rebel Angels” by Robertson Davies features characters from various cultural backgrounds, including a scholar of Jewish heritage. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: b) False
The novel “The Blind Assassin” by Margaret Atwood weaves together a story within a story, exploring themes of memory and storytelling. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Good to a Fault” by Marina Endicott portrays the experiences of a Canadian woman who offers assistance to a family of immigrants. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Answer: a) True
The novel “Annabel” by Kathleen Winter follows the journey of a child born with both male and female anatomies in which Canadian province?
a) Newfoundland and Labrador
b) Quebec
c) Ontario
d) British Columbia
Answer: a) Newfoundland and Labrador
The novel “The Birth House” by Ami McKay explores the experiences of a midwife in a coastal community in which Canadian province?
a) Newfoundland and Labrador
b) Nova Scotia
c) New Brunswick
d) Prince Edward Island
Answer: b) Nova Scotia
The novel “The Republic of Nothing” by Lesley Choyce tells the story of a group of friends living in a remote community in which Canadian province?
a) Newfoundland and Labrador
b) Nova Scotia
c) New Brunswick
d) Prince Edward Island
Answer: b) Nova Scotia
The novel “The Piano Man’s Daughter” by Timothy Findley explores the lives of characters in which Canadian province?
a) Ontario
b) Quebec
c) Manitoba
d) Saskatchewan
Answer: a) Ontario
The novel “Ru” by Kim Thúy received the Governor General’s Award for French-language fiction in which year?
a) 2009
b) 2011
c) 2013
d) 2015
Answer: b) 2011
